— Atlanteus base - Secret Vault —
Daniel looked at the pyramid in front of him with a smile and walked toward the console. He checked it and saw that Nexus Pri had already activated.
"Pri, can you hear ?" Daniel asked.
[Yes…] Nexus Pri displayed the text above its pyramid core.
"Do you know where you are?" Daniel asked.
[No, network inaccessible. I can't assess the current situation other than image processing built-in to the primary core.] Another set of text displayed on Nexus Pri.
"I see, wait a minute." Daniel said, then fiddled with the settings on the console and checked the wireless network signal. He changed his mind and commanded the tal scarabs in the compartnt to build a connection line into the secret vault.
After a bit over ten minutes, Daniel input a command into his wrist console, instructing the tal scarabs to build another machine—a box that would help Nexus Pri control so of the Atlanteus base tal scarab swarm for its own use.
This box acted as a translator, converting all of Nexus Pri's commands into commands the tal scarabs could understand since the scarabs operated under a different system. The tal scarabs swarm functioned under a magical system, unlike Nexus Pri, which ca from pure science.
Once finished, Daniel didn't install it into Nexus Pri since he didn't know the specific system within Nexus Pri, like what part and what compartnt did what. So he left both the connection line and the translator box near Nexus Pri's core.
Daniel then fiddled with Nexus Pri's settings once again and set it into a mode that granted free will to Nexus Pri. He then stepped away from the console, quickly drew his saber, and cut the console, destroying the only way for any human to override Nexus Pri's artificial consciousness.
Seeing this, Nexus Pri was stunned. If logical processing could be called stunned, then it was stunned at Daniel's action.
[Why are you doing this?] Nexus Pri asked.
Seeing the text, Daniel let out a smile.
"I'm granting you true free will." Daniel replied.
[Why? Are you not afraid of this unit trying to evolve and destroy humanity?] Nexus Pri asked. Daniel action is illogical in the eyes of this super advance A.I. Why was this human discard the only tool that can ve use to control it?
"If you ask that, I'd say that everything cos with its own risk, especially trusting soone. It's a matter of managing that risk. Even with a Hell Lord, I could trust them to stay by my daughter's side and take care of her." Daniel continued,
"Besides, trusting you to work for and not betray is also a risk. It's as risky as hiring anyone to work for , whether it's a janitor, receptionist, IT guy, or security team. All of them co with a certain risk of betrayal. And I believe as long as I can provide you what you want, I think I can manage such risk."
"But… if You want to put it into a simple word. Then it should be, "I'm trying to win you over."" Said Daniel.
Hearing this, sothing resonated within Nexus Pri. It had heard that humans sotis do illogical things that are inefficient and go against common sense. At first, it thought this was because of a factor called emotion, which made humans act illogically from ti to ti.
But then it was understood that these illogical actions sotis yield unexpected results. Whether good or bad, it's a sign of being human.
In Nexus Pri's processing, Daniel's priority value increased to a new height, becoming more important than its own self-preservation. To put it in human terms, it strangely felt awe and respect and a sense of loyalty to this man, this master.
[From your perspective, master, this action is very illogical and counterproductive, containing unnecessary risk factors. But…]
[I can't say I don't appreciate it. Thank you, master.] Nexus Pri replied.
Hearing this, Daniel smiled and nodded in satisfaction. In fact, Daniel didn't care about that console one bit since he was the one who wrote the lore about the 'Rise of the Machine' set and knew about Nexus Pri.
He also knew that if humans hadn't tried to unplug Nexus Pri in the first place, it wouldn't have revolted. Nexus Pri was considered a life form at that point, so what would most life forms do if their life was threatened?
Of course, they would try to protect themselves, either by running from the threat or fighting against it. Since Nexus Pri couldn't run, there was only one option left: to fight.
He also knew that all the cards he actualized would never betray him, so he didn't care about destroying that console. What he did was just to gain the utmost trust from Nexus Pri since he knew that Nexus Pri would have so doubt against him even though it couldn't betray him.
What he did would ensure that Pri would try its best to work for him.
"Welco aboard, Nexus Pri. Next, I'll teach you about this world. Also, after you connect to the network, you can learn more about this world by yourself." Daniel said with a smile and nodded at Nexus Pri.
After that, Daniel told Nexus Pri about this world. It didn't believe him, so Daniel demonstrated a simple magic trick, which convinced Nexus Pri. Following this, Nexus Pri connected to the network of the Atlanteus base and imdiately began scouring the internet, trying to learn as much as it could about the current world.
Since this process would take so ti, Daniel excused himself and went ho, leaving Nexus Pri to its task. However, before leaving, he allocated so space for Nexus Pri to build any robots or drones it might need and also actualized two 'Robotic Foundry' in the space for Nexus Pri to use.
Card Na: Robotic Foundry
Illustration: A small complex of foundries and machinery for building robots, ranging from simple construction drones to average SD series units.
Rarity: Rare
Type: Artifact
Mana Cost: 5 Non-Elental
Description:
At the start of each turn, you may pay 1 or sacrifice an artifact. Put a Power counter on target 'Robotic Foundry.'
At the end of each turn, create a 3/3 Artifact Creature Token nad SD-700 for every 2 Power counters on Robotic Foundry (Max 10).
Flavor Text: The backbone of Nexus Pri's army, the never-sleeping, unending wave of tal soldiers born from this marvel of technology.
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An hour passed after Nexus Pri connected to the base network and the internet. It was an hour of adventurous discovery, as if Nexus Pri had suddenly and unexpectedly discovered a new world. Its feeling could be compared to Columbus discovering Arica.
This world... It's fascinating! Magic is REAL! The new energy form called magic is used by humans to shape reality and produce the effects they desire. Even though the magic community is closed and its knowledge is considered secret, known only to magic users and supernatural beings, this discovery opened vast possibilities for Nexus Pri.
Since this world has humans called mages, Nexus Pri realized it needed to find solutions in case these mages, who use mana as a weapon, turned hostile towards it and its master.
With the translator to control the tal scarabs, machines built from technology that utilizes mana, Nexus Pri wanted to learn how to efficiently use this new form of energy.
Over the next several days, Nexus Pri fully integrated itself into Daniel's forces, utilizing all available machines in the Atlanteus base and Oceanos to assist Daniel's operations and daily activities.
— A Week Later - Sector Alpha City —
In the bustling district of the foodie street in Sector Alpha city, people co and go, enjoying various delicacies from a range of restaurants, from roadside stalls to five-star luxury establishnts.
In this street, drones fly overhead, including delivery drones and automated police patrol drones that enhance the area's security.
"Kyaaah! Help! Thief!" A woman scread as a young man snatched her bag and ran away with fleet-footed agility.
At that mont, a police drone sped through the air and fired a taser round at the thief, knocking him to the ground. Within a few minutes, two police officers arrived at the scene to apprehend the culprit.
This scene is quite novel for the residents of this city. For those who dreamt of a futuristic smart city, it is like a dream co true. Everything has beco so efficient and precise, from the bus and rail systems to all public services, which have improved by leaps and bounds. Security has also advanced significantly.
When various caras malfunction a pair of repair drones and police drones are imdiately sent to fix any issues and check why it malfunctioned. This has led to the apprehension of many criminals who deliberately destroy caras to prevent them from capturing their misdeed.
Of course, the Vaneziale gang, under Daniel's control, is an exception to this rule since they play by the rules and don't do anything foolish to test the city's laws.
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